Ricardo Boy

Popularity: #351 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationree-CAR-do / riˈkaɾðo

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: brave ruler; Portuguese: powerful leader

Historical & Cultural Background

Ricardo is a name derived from the Germanic elements 'ric' meaning 'ruler' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'. It has been widely used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name has historical significance due to its association with various kings and notable figures in history.

Trend Summary

Ricardo has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, remaining a classic choice among Spanish-speaking families.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rick
  • Rico

International Variants

  • Riccardo (Italian)
  • Rikard (Swedish)
  • Rikardo (Indonesian)

Famous people named Ricardo

Ricardo Montalbán was a Mexican actor known for his roles in film and television, particularly in 'Fantasy Island'.

Ricardo Pereira is a Portuguese footballer who has played for clubs like Leicester City and the Portugal national team.

Ricardo Arjona is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter recognized for his contributions to Latin music.

Ricardo López is a well-known Uruguayan artist celebrated for his contemporary art installations.

Fictional characters named Ricardo

Ricardo 'Ricky' Ricardo is a character from the classic television show 'I Love Lucy', known for his comedic interactions with his wife Lucy.

Ricardo 'Rico' Rodriguez is a character in the video game series 'Just Cause', known for his adventurous exploits.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ricardo was first seen in the United States in 1888. Ricardo has ranked as high as #232 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Ricardo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ricardo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 222
28%
CA 215
27%
FL 58
7%
AZ 48
6%
NY 28
4%
IL 25
3%
GA 20
3%
WA 19
2%
NC 15
2%
TN 14
2%
SC 13
2%
IN 13
2%
OR 12
2%
VA 10
1%
MD 9
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18886
18917
19015
19027
19038
19048
190710
19089
190914
19109
191117
191225
191317
191426
191537
191640
191746
191852
191961
192074
192154
192285
192381
1924114
1925138
192699
1927152
1928167
1929204
1930216
1931176
1932159
1933168
1934189
1935162
1936158
1937196
1938186
1939179
1940207
1941218
1942205
1943211
1944253
1945282
1946349
1947379
1948448
1949492
1950614
1951670
1952863
19531,051
19541,093
19551,103
19561,102
19571,181
19581,295
19591,345
19601,313
19611,244
19621,254
19631,327
19641,317
19651,279
19661,201
19671,290
19681,350
19691,574
19701,653
19711,671
19721,700
19731,632
19741,812
19751,727
19761,784
19771,725
19781,880
19792,076
19802,324
19812,364
19822,293
19832,179
19842,209
19852,138
19862,222
19872,123
19882,503
19892,736
19902,802
19912,853
19923,023
19932,947
19942,974
19952,871
19962,882
19972,926
19983,044
19992,986
20002,918
20012,853
20022,709
20032,762
20042,781
20052,626
20062,701
20072,779
20082,757
20092,303
20101,886
20111,633
20121,567
20131,430
20141,462
20151,339
20161,297
20171,167
20181,125
20191,018
2020963
2021946
2022920
2023875
2024865